
It must not be impeded by the faint of heart.
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It must not be impeded by the faint of heart.

The Director shall discharge and perform his responsibilities and duties under the direction and supervision of the President.

It seems better to merge the movement of ships... and give to the one person several subdivisions under him.

I would call them back immediately.

THE CAREER of President John Grier Hibben as a life-long leader in education merits the praise of the country and will continue to inspire the emulation of those to whom he has passed on the lamp of learning.

I have informed Republican leaders that except for a few major addresses expounding policies of the administration I will not take part in the forthcoming campaign as my undivided attention must be given to the duties of my office.

I shall labor as I have labored to meet the effects of the worldwide storm which has devastated us with trials and suffering unequalled in but few periods of our history.

His example and the example of your spiritual forebears challenge you who are leaders of this generation to a commensurate share in solving the hardly less difficult problems of our own day.

Washington had courage without excitement, determination without passion.

No incident and no part in these great events, which have echoed and reechoed throughout the world for a century and a half, can be separated from the name and the dominant leadership of George Washington.

There is little hope for success in this task unless it is placed in the hands of some one responsible for it, with authority and direction to act.

I wish it to be known and recorded by the new board that the President has no interest in this matter other than to see that the best men should receive promotions.

I wish you a most enjoyable and safe journey homeward and long years of usefulness as ruler of your happy and prosperous country.

To the warm greetings of my fellow countrymen, I add my own sincere wishes for your personal happiness.

It is encouraging to be a President, to receive such a greeting and such a welcome as this.

I said that in these times of extra and heavy burdens, that I should defer that date in order that I might be prepared, under easier circumstances perhaps, to discuss public questions as my predecessors have done.

His energetic and valuable service to his community, his State and his Country will be greatly missed.

I congratulate you cordially upon acquiring the services of my long time friend and co-laborer, George Akerson, whose ability, personality and loyalty I hold in the highest esteem.